Structural Mechanic 3 - Military Veterans

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Position Title: Structural Mechanic 3

Date: Nov 6, 2024

Location: St. Louis, MO, US

Company: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

This role is eligible for a sign-on bonus!

Structural Mechanic 3 in GAC St. Louis

Unique Skills:

This position will support the WCIS back shop.

Education and Experience Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required. 4 years related structural assembly experience. Experience working with Solumina and Smarteam preferred.. Q-stamp preferred.

Position Purpose:

In a team oriented work environment, under little to no supervision, Structural Mech III perform a variety of structural assembly operations using required. tools and appropriate prints, specs and operational requirements to complete work assignment, and ensure conformance to specification. All work performed should be in accordance with company design specifications, quality standards and completed work should meet customer expectations. May assist and instruct other team members.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

Safely perform assembly and fitting of detail parts and structures and varied drilling and riveting operations; ensures parts/assembly meet requirements. Safely perform sheetmetal layout, fabrication, and installation of parts, equipment or fabricated items on aircraft .

Possess the proven ability to move to new tasks with only a moderate, short-term impact to established goal hours and schedule .

Rivet structural members, assemblies and parts using all tools required. to do the job (e.g. portable riveting guns, pneumatic drills, counter sinks, rivet shavers, files, reamers, rivets). Ability to remove fasteners without damaging structures .

Read work orders, blueprints, lofts, sketches, and operation sheets to determine sequence of operations, type size and hole pattern for rivets, cut and form plastics and follow standard operating procedures when using adhesives, sealants, and solvents .

Check all work and ensure a defective free assembly prior to final inspection .

Instruct and assist other team members in interpretation of blueprints, drawings, and engineering orders; develop methods and shop aids to resolve production installation difficulties and problems .

Maintain and use all logs and records (e.g. MIR sheets, DMTs, Crabs, PCOs) .

Align and assemble parts to be riveted using jigs, holding fixtures, pins, clamps, and fasteners. Utilizing proper tooling, shape and form complex angles and configurations according to blueprint specifications or written/verbal information .

Make repairs per Discrepant Material Tags (DMT), Material Review Request (MRR), Production Change Orders (PCO), performs necessary rework to ensure installations meet conformity .

Maintain a neat and orderly work area, supports the company 5S & Lean Initiative Program and complies with all safety regulations. Use of personal protective equipment as required.

Additional Functions:

Participate in continuous improvement activities .

Properly use and maintain company-provided tools and equipment and returns items to tool room after use .

Ensure standard operating procedures are followed when operating ground support equipment .

Properly collect and dispose of waste fuel, oil, hydraulic fluids, de-icing fluids, and solvent rags .

Ensure accurate daily job charging to the aircraft .

Exchange job related information and coordinate work activities between shifts through turn over report meetings and direct contact with leadership .

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

Basic computer and basic shop math skills.

Read and comprehend basic documents and instructions and read a scale.

Must have essential personal skills and possess aptitude for hands-on craftswork, a professional attitude, attention to detail, ability to work with people and to meet demanding schedules.

Must be skilled in close tolerance work and have knowledge of use of special tools and equipment.

Ability to work with composite resins and materials.

Must be able to work any shift.

Must be able to climb ladders, stands, stairs, and work in small spaces or restricted areas & lift 50 lbs.

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 223048

Posting Type: Internal-External

Department: J2301-STL Compl Avionics

Category: Operations

Percentage of Travel: None

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary Grade:Z03

Number of Openings: 1

Posting End Date: 11/29/2024

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.

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General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company.

Our portfolio spans the realm of the world's most technologically advanced business jets, wheeled combat vehicles, command and control systems and nuclear submarines. We offer these through our five business groups: Aerospace, Combat Systems, Information Technology, Mission Systems and Marine Systems.

General Dynamics employs thousands of people across the globe, with locations in more than 45 countries. We rely on the skills of our employees and their knowledge of customer requirements to deliver best-in-class products and services.

Who We Are Looking For

General Dynamics is seeking military veterans and military spouses across the country who bring a deeply rooted skillset that includes team-oriented approaches to problem-solving, demonstrations of leadership and an overall commitment to the mission of the organization. We recognize the knowledge and skills gained during your military experience are invaluable to the success of a team. We’re proud of the thousands of veterans and military professionals who have chosen to apply their leadership, teamwork and problem-solving skills to a career at General Dynamics and to continue supporting the mission of those serving today.

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At General Dynamics, our employees are the heart of our company. We rely on their dedication to excellence and their intimate knowledge of customer requirements to meet the needs of customers around the globe, day in and day out. Our employees' unique blend of skill, innovation and agility drives our continued success, and we take our responsibility to them seriously. If you are a military veteran or military spouse ready to advance your career, view our available career opportunities to the right for more information and to apply today!

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